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Carolina Prep

534 W. Boyce St, Manning, SC 29102
licensed capacity
82
a week, county median
$117
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About Carolina Prep

Carolina Prep is a licensed child care center in Manning, South Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 82 children.

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 9 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Type
Child care center
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Licensed capacity
82 children

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Programs

Programs and care

Licensed capacity82 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Carolina Prep has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Clarendon County has a median price of $117 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Clarendon County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$117
Home daycare$134

Toddler

Center$117
Home daycare$134

Preschool

Center$127
Home daycare$137

School age

Center$134
Home daycare$144

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Carolina Prep

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License
Capacity
82 children
License number
#25561
See the state's record

Summary

8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 21, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 6 of 8 visits · 9 rules in all · 9 corrected

  • Supervision and ratios 4
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Background checks 1
  • Safe sleep 1
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Other rules 1

For comparison: 60% of South Carolina daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 1.

A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

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  1. May 21, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsHigh severity

      Staff Requirements

      Corrected during the visit

  2. Oct 28, 2024Complaint investigation3 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Nap Time Ratios

      Corrected during the visit

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 7, 2024

    • Other rulesHigh severity

      Center Definitions

      Corrected during the visit

  3. Sep 3, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Background checksHigh severity

      63-13-40 Background checks for employment

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 7, 2024

  4. Aug 23, 2024Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Ratios

      Corrected during the visit

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

      Corrected during the visit

  5. Jul 19, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Safe sleepHigh severity

      Sleeping

      Corrected during the visit

  6. May 16, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Mar 19, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsHigh severity

      Environmental Hazards

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 2024

  8. Feb 9, 2024VisitNo rules cited

Copied from South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Oct 2023. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Carolina Prep

Is Carolina Prep licensed?

Yes. South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists it as licensed and operating.

When was Carolina Prep last inspected?

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists the most recent visit on May 21, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Carolina Prep had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 6 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 9 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 60% of South Carolina daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 1. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

How many children can Carolina Prep care for?

82, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Carolina Prep's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (803) 433-6232 to confirm.

How much does Carolina Prep cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (803) 433-6232 to ask.

What is Carolina Prep's phone number?

(803) 433-6232.

Where is Carolina Prep?

534 W. Boyce St, Manning, SC 29102. The nearest other daycare we list is Shoot for the Moon Academy #13, under 0.1 miles away.

Sources: South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).